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Counselling, other support for families of girls who drowned in Massara
The government has pledged to provide counselling and other support that may be necessary to the families of the three young girls who lost their lives by drowning in Massara Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine.
While interacting with…
‘Bernard a trailblazer for women in law’ – President Ali
See below the full text of the message of condolence from President Dr. Irfaan Ali
“It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the passing of a true icon of the legal profession, Justice (rtd.) Desiree Bernard. Her remarkable…
Guyana Embassy in Qatar hosts Iftaar for diaspora
On Tuesday, Guyana’s Embassy in Qatar hosted an Iftar gathering for members of the Guyanese diaspora residing there. Approximately forty-five members of the diaspora were present including professors, medical professionals, educators, and…
‘Phagwah symbolises diversity, integration and cohesion’ – GAWU
See below Phagwah message from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU):
On the auspicious occasion of Phagwah or Holi, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) sends its warmest wishes to all Guyanese,…
‘Hatred, animosity and discord must never win’- Hindu Dharmic Sabha urges
See below full message from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha:
As the world celebrates the festival of Spring and colors, Phagwah, I extend greetings to all of Guyana.
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha reminds all of the powerful and…
‘A catalyst for forging harmony’-PPP says in Phagwah message
See below full message from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP):
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend Phagwah greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Hindu community.
Phagwah is a festival that has…
‘Phagwah is a time when barriers of race, class, & creed dissolve’- President Ali
See below Phagwah message from President Dr Irfaan Ali:
Building a Guyana Where Everyone can Flourish.
On this auspicious occasion of Phagwah, I extend heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu brothers and…
Ethnic Relations Commission plans to launch ‘Harmony Campaign’
Commissioner of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Neaz Subhan on Wednesday announced the ERC’s upcoming ‘Harmony Campaign 2.0’ scheduled ahead of the 2025 regional and general elections.
Subhan, who spoke at press conference stressed…
ERC received 80 religious and racial complaints in 2023
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) received 80 religious and racial complaints in 2023 and its investigative unit has made significant strides in achieving varying degrees of resolution.
At a press conference on Wednesday at Cara…
Guyana closer to licensing social workers involved in ‘tireless & thankless’ work
Legislation governing social work in Guyana will soon be tabled in the National Assembly and, among other things, it will provide a framework for local practitioners to get licensed.
“Our country benefits from social work and I believe…